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'''Theodore Beza''' (June 24, 1519–October 13, 1605) was a French [[Protestant Reformation|Reformer]], [[scholar]] and [[pastor]] who is best known for succeeding [[John Calvin]] in leading the Reformation in [[Geneva]].
==Early life and career==
Beza was born on June 24, 1519 in the town of Vézelay in modern-day central [[France]].<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Theodore-Beza Theodore Beza]. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved December 23, 2016.</ref>
Beza studied law in [[Orleans]] from 1535-39.<ref name="Britannica"/> After receiving his degree, he set up his own law practice.<ref name="Britannica"/> During this time, in 1548, Beza published ''Juvenilia'', "a volume of amorous verse" which gave him a reputation as a leader in [[Latin]] poetry.<ref name="Britannica"/>
==References==
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==Early life and career==
Beza was born on June 24, 1519 in the town of Vézelay in modern-day central [[France]].<ref name="Britannica">[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Theodore-Beza Theodore Beza]. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved December 23, 2016.</ref>
Beza studied law in [[Orleans]] from 1535-39.<ref name="Britannica"/> After receiving his degree, he set up his own law practice.<ref name="Britannica"/> During this time, in 1548, Beza published ''Juvenilia'', "a volume of amorous verse" which gave him a reputation as a leader in [[Latin]] poetry.<ref name="Britannica"/>
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Beza, Theodore}}
[[Category:French People]]
[[Category:Protestantism]]
[[Category:Christian History]]
[[Category:Theologians]]
[[Category:Christians]]
[[Category:Reformation]]